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    Valuable 500 Hits Namesake Goal, Shines Light on Disability at Some of the World's Biggest Companies

    As reported by the BBC, Disability Scoop, and other outlets this week, leaders at business giants like Mastercard,...

    Employment 3 min read

    Disability Simulations: Harmful or Enlightening?

    One of the strategies used to promote inclusivity and accessibility that has proved the most controversial is the...
    Research and Stats 3 min read

    Landmark Settlement Between DOJ and Massachusetts DCF Requires Changes to State Agency's Discriminatory Practices Against Parents with Disabilities

    One of the worst fears faced by some parents with disabilities is that their children may be taken away by...
    Legal 3 min read

    Who Enforces the ADA? It Depends

    There is a common misconception that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is an all-encompassing office that...
    Legal 3 min read

    Accessible Routes Under the ADA: A Starter Guide

    The Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) defines an accessible route as "a continuous...
    Legal 2 min read

    What's New in Manual Wheelchair Technology?

    Manual wheelchair innovation knows no bounds, it seems. From SafariSeat, which is designed for people in...
    Technology and Innovation 2 min read

    Five Fascinating Facts About White Canes

    Between two and eight percent of people with a visual impairment use a white cane, according to the Perkins School...
    Technology and Innovation 2 min read
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    Do All Deaf People Use Sign Language?

    When you encounter someone who is deaf or hard-of-hearing, your first instinct may be to use your hands to communicate. Maybe you’re fluent in...

    Research and Stats 2 min read

    What Are Accessible Fonts?

    With text making up so much of the digital content that we consume, keeping it accessible is a crucial step in...
    Technology and Innovation 3 min read

    Accessibility Rules of Dressing, Fitting or Locker Rooms

    One simple way clothing stores, mall outlets, gyms and fitness boutiques can build loyalty with the one in four...
    Physical Accessibility 3 min read

    Do Small Businesses with Fewer Than 15 Employees Have to Be ADA Compliant?

    One in four U.S. adults – or 61 million Americans – has a disability. Each one of those is a potential employee,...
    Legal 3 min read

    ADA Requirements for Sales and Service Counters

    If your business requires a sales or service counter, it’s important to ensure the counter meets a set of...
    Physical Accessibility 2 min read

    Autism Representation in the Media — And How It Impacts Real Life

    In the past few years, autism has been in the media more than it ever has before. This is a very positive change —...
    Research and Stats 8 min read

    The Verdict: Can Plaintiffs Make Money from ADA Lawsuits?

    The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990 to prohibit discrimination against people...
    Legal 3 min read

    Accommodating Employees with Fragrance Sensitivities

    An estimated 32.2 percent of the population experiences negative health effects from exposure to scented products....
    Employment 3 min read

    The History and Evolution of Disability Models

    A few decades ago, people who were diagnosed with a disability were pigeonholed into a category and often set on a...
    Research and Stats 5 min read

    Assistive Technology for Physical Disabilities

    Assistive technologies have evolved rapidly in recent years, providing people with physical disabilities with...
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